Co-Sponsored by Learning Heroes and Attendance Works Chronic absence — missing 10% or more of the school year, or roughly 18 days — has reached crisis levels in the United States in the wake of the pandemic. During the 2021–22 school year, nearly one in three students was chronically absent, a staggering statistic with profound […]
What does it take to support children with their early school success? Leaders with Moonshot Moments, the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading coalition in Indian River County, Florida, have been tracking the impact of innovative strategies on grade-level reading for children from economically challenged families. The team has learned some critical lessons and has made gains […]
Amidst national data showing widened gaps with many students remaining far below pre-pandemic growth levels, many districts and schools are making measurable progress in accelerating student learning and recovery. Join us to hear stories and insights that highlight effective practices, resilience in the face of setbacks, and emerging opportunities to fuel student growth. Attendees will […]
Over the past several months, multiple education publications and organizations have directed important attention to the increasingly significant influence of private equity and other forms of institutional, profit-seeking investment in the child care industry in the United States. Many policy advocates warn that an increased presence of private equity, venture capital and other corporate actors […]